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Rental costs in Lagos continue to climb, with Lekki Phase 1's average annual rent reaching ₦10 million the highest level recorded in the area over the past five years. A new market report identifies the upscale neighbourhood as Lagos' strongest-performing rental market, driven by sustained demand, limited supply and rising property values. The latest figures reinforce growing concerns over housing affordability while highlighting the widening gap between premium and middle-income housing markets in Nigeria's commercial capital.
Lekki Phase 1 Average Annual Rent Hits ₦10 Million, Highest Level in Five Years
Average annual rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Lekki Phase 1 has climbed to ₦10 million, marking the highest level recorded in the last five years and reinforcing the area's position as one of Lagos' fastest-growing residential rental markets. According to the latest market analysis, the upscale neighbourhood has posted the strongest rental growth among Lagos Island's major prime residential locations, driven by sustained demand, limited supply and rising development costs.
FG Convenes Stakeholders' Meeting on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Over Flooding Concerns
The Federal Government has convened a high-level stakeholders' meeting to address growing concerns over flooding along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway corridor, bringing together federal and state agencies, lawmakers, environmental experts and community representatives to develop coordinated flood mitigation measures. The meeting follows recent public concerns linking the highway project to flooding in parts of Lagos, a claim the government maintains is not supported by engineering assessments.
HUTU by AIBEN Surpasses Eko Atlantic to Become Nigeria's Largest Private Residential Development
HUTU, the flagship master-planned community developed by AIBEN Properties Limited in Abuja, has emerged as Nigeria's largest private residential-led development, surpassing the geographic footprint of the iconic Eko Atlantic City. Covering approximately 1,300 hectares, the project exceeds Eko Atlantic's estimated 1,000 hectares, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of large-scale private real estate investment in Nigeria.
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Expert Faults Policies Slowing Housing Development, Backs Mainland Investment
A real estate expert has called for urgent policy reforms to unlock housing development in Nigeria, warning that cumbersome property documentation processes and limited access to finance continue to constrain investment across the sector. Speaking ahead of the inaugural Mainland Housing Summit 2026, the Managing Director of Frontier Commercial Services Limited, Olalekan Abideen Oseni, said government policies have not done enough to stimulate large-scale housing delivery or improve the operating environment for developers.
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Taraba Intensifies Flood Control Efforts Through Drainage Clearance Campaign
The Taraba State Government has stepped up efforts to reduce flood risks across vulnerable communities by commencing the clearing of drainage channels and waterways ahead of peak rainfall periods. The initiative forms part of the state's broader flood mitigation strategy aimed at protecting lives, property and critical infrastructure from the growing threat of seasonal flooding.
Rainstorm Destroys 20 Houses, Farmlands in Plateau Community, Displacing Residents
A destructive rainstorm has damaged 20 houses and extensive farmlands in a community in Plateau State, leaving dozens of residents displaced and destroying agricultural investments. The storm, accompanied by strong winds and heavy rainfall, tore off rooftops, damaged buildings and devastated farmland, highlighting the growing vulnerability of rural communities to extreme weather events during Nigeria's rainy season.
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